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Translator

Requires a Cover Letter?: 
no
Application Submissions Guideline: 

Description: Tasks and responsibilities

  • Applications must be submitted in English and they must include the following documents:
  • A motivation letter which explains your motivation and how you meet the selection criteria
  • An updated CV with your photo and at least 3 professional references with their full contacts (name, organization/company, position, telephone number, e-mail address)
  • A copy of your passport and/or ID
  • Supporting documents (degrees, certificates, etc.).
  • Please submit your application to [email protected] writing as subject of the e-mail the following: TJA - “Family Name” “First name”
  • Deadline for application submission: 7 November 2021 (applications received after this deadline will not be considered). 
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact Person Email: 
[email protected]
Description: 

Description: Tasks and responsibilities

  • Translate Arabic-French, Arabic-English and vice versa of diplomatic documents, legal documents and official correspondence, government publications, etc.
  • Draft the official correspondence of the Embassy (verbal notes and letters, both independently and upon instruction) in English, French, Arabic; correct English and French correspondence written by non-native English and French speakers  in close collaboration with the assistant of the Head of Mission.
  • Support the communication of the Embassy, in particular on social media and the website of the Embassy.

Competencies and selection criteria

  • A minimum of 5 years of work experience as a translator
  • Ability to provide accurate translations of complex political / economic / legal and diplomatic texts and to deliver precise work, also under time pressure
  • Ability to draft official correspondence in English, French and Arabic (formal letters, emails, verbal notes, etc.), also under time pressure
  • Ability to correct English and French texts written by non-native English and French speakers
  • Experience in publishing online and handling social media accounts is a plus
  • Exhibit high level of confidentiality, reliability and professional attitude
  • Well organized and a good team-player
  • Good IT and social media skills (Microsoft Office, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
  • A previous experience at a diplomatic mission is a plus.
Expired

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Embassy of Switzerland to Lebanon and Syria

Last modified: 
04 Nov, 2021
Intervention Sector(s):
Humanitarian & Development Financing
Application Deadline:
Sunday, 7 November 2021
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
Fixed Term Contract for one year, renewable
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
> 3000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details:
Masters Degree in translation
Experience Requirements:
5 to 10 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
Fluent
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • Beirut
  • Beirut